Built on .44 acres (2buildable lots) this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1941 Florida cottage exudes charm & character & has been artfully restored & renovated with add-ons over the years & is meticulously maintained. A flagstone pathway leads to the picture perfect covered front porch w/charcoal grey decking and white railings. Watch the neighbors go by, enjoy the sight of the beautiful plantings elegantly arranged in the front yard & on either side of the porch including the stunning Bougainvillea. Through a wood framed leaded glass front door, enter the foyer into the living rm. The living rm includes crown molding, a cream-colored brick fireplace topped by a gleaming white wood mantle & surround, a slate hearth & recessed built-in shelving. The living rm opens into the family rm. The main bedroom is to the left of the family rm. To the right is the dining area. This comfortable family rm has glass sliding doors to the trellised deck. The kitchen & dining area incorporate perpendicular banks of multiple Anderson windows. The kitchen sports handsome & plentiful floor to ceiling hickory cabinetry, stone counters & stainless-steel appliances. The dining area includes a custom-made table that rolls into the cushioned seating booth (easily seats 6 people). At the far end of the kitchen 3 steps lead down to the utility rm that sports storage cabinetry. The home’s side entrance is in the utility rm, w/a path to/from the trellis covered parking pad. Just beyond the utility rm, a delightful hideaway includes a hickory bead board front wall & ceiling, a 4-window bump out w/a window seat, a wall w/a charming mural of white brick & green climbing vines painted by a local artist & a recessed built-in bookcase. The main bedroom & 2nd bedroom and two bathrooms are on the other side of the home. The wood flooring throughout is warm red oak. The home’s design makes the best use of space with storage closets and nooks. OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM: The family room’s sliding glass doors open to the meticulously maintained deck, and a pathway leads to a riverside open patio--a dining area perched high and overlooking the river. This patio’s border is an attractive cool gray ledger-styled stone with path lighting and a stone path to the dock below. THE BACKYARD/BOTANICAL GARDEN AND OUTLOOK/STORAGE BUILDING: The oak trees shade the lush pathways of a variety of plant species found throughout the professionally landscaped lots. The pathways create interest with bubbling water fountains, artwork, butterfly gardens, and fabulous views of the river. Wildlife abounds within the garden making birdwatching an at-home sport. The Red Shed: You have yet to see a “storage shed” as unique as this one. It has a pitched roof, plenty of room for bikes and tools, connected electricity, and a screened porch overlooking the river. THE DOCK AND THE RIVER: A pathway from the home’s upper deck leads to steps that take you to the dock below. The dock is an enchanting place to sit and watch the wildlife that inhabit the area—birds, fish, manatees, and more. Steps from the dock make launching the dockside stored kayaks easy. For those of you wishing a larger home, this property is large enough to build another home while keeping this home as a guest or entertainment cottage. This home is in the Riverbend neighborhood of Seminole Heights. Seminole Heights is known for its quaint bungalows and community feel. Note: the river water height is controlled by a bypass canal and dam to prevent flooding.